MacOS – How to remove an application update file

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I was updating Xcode and macOS High Sierra at the same time. The OS restarted and then Xcode was in update "paused" state. I tried but couldn't restart/resume it so I deleted the app hoping it would be fixed. Now the app is removed but I still have that icon in my Launchpad.

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How can I remove this?

Best Answer

You can try these steps:

  1. Open Launchpad, press and hold the Option key. If you see a cross icon towards the top left side of the app (Xcode) icon, click on it.

  2. Make sure that Xcode is really removed by checking for its absence in /Applications directory. Then restart your computer.

Either one of the two steps should remove the icon from the Launchpad. You can install Xcode afresh thereafter.

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